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In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.

A key purpose of the meeting is to create a countercoalition against Russia and China, Paul Poast argues.

Most Americans—including a majority of Republicans—favor a range of measures to reverse or adapt to climate change.

Though working-class voters continue to be disillusioned, place-based investments can help restore confidence and heal our polarized politics.

Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?

It's not only Americans who go to the RNC and DNC. Here, two consulates tell us what motivates them to attend these surprisingly global events.

As attention returns to Gaza, majorities view a breakthrough in negotiations as unlikely in the foreseeable future.

We share our top picks for books to read in the weeks ahead that delve into what sort of world might emerge when the pandemic has passed.

Chicago Council data support academic findings on differing national budget preferences between women and men.

Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

Many of the challenges the world faced in 2020 will continue to shape our world next year.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the U.S. Congress about the war in Ukraine with Russia, after meeting with President Joe Biden.

Samuel Kling examines the governability of urban areas in times of riots and pandemics.

Food insecurity plays a critical and complex role in Myanmar's current political turmoil, and has played a similar role in uprisings of the past.

Hong Kongers lose faith and trust in the police after a series of violent protests.

American weapons play a key role in the defense strategies of both US partners.

This paper provides recommendations for corporate engagement with public policy issues for societal objectives.

A recent survey offers a look at how experts think a Trump or Harris victory will impact US foreign policy moving forward.

The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.

Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award finalist, The Black Butterfly, uses the city of Baltimore to examine the policies, practices, and historical trauma that created hyper-segregation in today’s cities.

In this Chicago Council blog Brendan Helm explores Americans public opinion about whether the US-India relationship does more to strengthen or weaken US national security.

As the country splinters along geographic and ideological lines, post-election divisions could portend the rise of a new American city-state movement.

Geographically targeted economic development strategies can serve as an antidote to political extremism in formerly industrial regions.

Indians strongly support the bilateral partnership and anticipate increased US security assistance. But Americans are less enthusiastic about growing ties.

Ride along with University of Chicago professor Paul Poast as he walks us through the Chicago sites that shaped global affairs.

Majorities across the American melting pot support continued US aid to Kyiv.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains why the United States needs to do more to ensure women are equally represented in legislative bodies.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Craig Kafura, Brendan Helm, Jack Benjamin, Eliza Posner explains Public Opinon on Coronavirus for the week of May 6.

The WHO has officially declared the spread of COVID-19 a global pandemic. How is the public reacting around the world?

Partisan differences guide assessments of where Washington should turn its attention.

This blog is about Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko and how he remains Belarus' leader, earning him the moniker of the "last dictator in Europe."

A Democratic victory provides an opportunity for transatlantic collaboration, but structures for cooperation among stakeholders in the US need to be revived.

Public opinion signals the conflict is in dire need of stronger leadership and more practical policies.

The Chicago Council's polling team examines public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, France, the UK, Italy, and Israel.

Public surveys about Taiwan's willingness to fight an invasion by China don't reveal as much as one might think.

From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration. 

Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics continue to worry about contracting the virus.

"The Biden administration’s approach to foreign policy is realpolitik from top to bottom," Paul Poast writes.

While Biden and Xi met in Bali, the UN's COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh is being re-energized by the discussion between the world leaders.

A group of experts, including the Council's John Austin, Brian Hanson, and Alex Hitch explain why now is the time to rise to a new political, economic, and social challenge rooted in growing regional inequalities.

A report from the Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation Amid China’s Rise recommends a new policy mix that leverages each country’s individual strengths and advantages.

The Chicago Council’s polling team examines public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, France, the UK, Italy, and Canada.

The Chicago Council Survey team provides an update on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic includes polling results from around the world.

The Chicago City Council has tripled its legislation on foreign policy in the last four years.

"We need to define and enlist allies in a shared global agenda to strengthen our national economies and democracies," writes Nonresident Senior Fellow John Austin.

Transatlantic leaders can share ideas, tools, and strategies to help bridge economic divides between struggling heartland communities and thriving cities.

While Republicans share a similar political worldview overall, Trump and Non-Trump Republicans disagree on key policies for immigration, climate change, and nuclear programs.

Chicago Council survey data find majorities in South Korea view China as more of a security threat than a security partner and as more of an economic threat than an economic partner.

A joint task force outlines some key principles and judgments in managing the United States' relationships with Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia.